The Edmonton Oilers are once again vying for hockey’s biggest prize. In some ways, religion scholars argue, the team’s fandom represents devotion to a way of life − and the oil industry.

Canadians across the country are pulling for the Edmonton Oilers to knock out the Florida Panthers and bring home the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1993 after the Oilers won game 1 at home in Edmonton.

A Canadian team won seven consecutive seasons ( Edmonton Oilers five times and the Canadiens and Calgary Flames once each) from 1984-90. A Canadian team reached the Stanley Cup Final every year from 1982-90, and there were all-Canada finals in 1986 and 1989.

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For the second time the Oilers are taking on the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, but are Canadians rallying behind the Edmonton team? CBC spoke to fans from coast to coast.

A free outdoor viewing party will take place for every game of the series. Cheer on Canada’s team as the Edmonton Oilers chase hockey’s ultimate prize. Next up is Game 2 on Friday, June 6. Puck drops at 8 p.m.

Here we go again.  From B.C. to all points north and east, Canadian hockey fans are hoping the nation’s Stanley Cup nightmare-drought ends as the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida

Rogers took ice from Canadian rinks with connections to Edmonton Oilers players and used it to resurface the ice at Rogers Place Arena in Edmonton, where the Stanley Cup final begins Wednesday.